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This website was established to help readers, tutors, and bookstore hosts find everything they need to make a literary gathering memorable. Browse our collection of local studios, independent bookshops, and workshop leaders before your first chapter begins.

You are invited

Whether it's a:

  • Author Signing
  • Book Club Night
  • Poetry Open Mic
  • Writing Retreat
  • Manuscript Critique
  • Children's Story Hour
  • Lecture Series
  • Chapbook Launch
  • Letterpress Class
  • Bookstore Anniversary
  • Any other Literary Event or Occasion

There are thousands of websites that list writers and venues. We choose to be a little different by providing workshop concepts and web tools to enhance your literary event. Anyone can post a link—this site gives you planning steps and introduces new ideas so every guest leaves wanting the next chapter.

PLANNING A READING? START HERE!

STEP 1 (Start by building a page for your reading) Click Why Start a Studio Site? for details
STEP 2 (Make a list of hosts, tutors, and vendors) Visit our studios and shops for ideas
STEP 3 (Organize your invite list) Sort regulars and guests ready for email
STEP 4 (Create and send email with a link to your event page) Include schedule, map, and contacts
STEP 5 (Set up a shared notebook gallery so everyone can post photos & notes)
Shared notebook gallery
STEP 6 (Place the page address on flyers and bookmarks) Keep the page live so friends can revisit photos and reading lists

YOU ARE NOW OFFICIALLY A LITERARY HOST!

Our web community grows larger every day as more workshop hosts, bookshop owners, and literary organizers join us. We keep adding links to favorite writing resources so you can become the ultimate gathering planner—or leave the details to the professionals.

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Writers workshop in session